A continuing condition that affects the ability for an employee to complete everyday activities. The Disability Services Act defines this as meaning something which is permanent or likely to be permanent, may be of a chronic or episodic nature, is attributed to an intellectual, psychiatric or physical impairment, and is likely to need ongoing support services.

Employers are legally obliged to not discriminate disable employees; this is one of the reasons why in most application forms, the employer would enquire to find out there is a disability and whether reasonable adjustment needs to be made to their recruitment process or whether they need any assistance in order to perform well in their positions. HR professionals must therefore ensure that attention is paid to disable employees and offer all the support needed.